ILLEA - Latin American Institute for Environmental Studies

Button Herb

Eclipta prostrata, popularly known as buttonweed, is a plant with various uses in traditional medicine, especially in tropical regions. Its uses and benefits include: • Skin problems: The plant is used to treat wounds, cuts, eczema, and other skin irritations.

It has healing, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties.

• Hair problems: Buttonweed is used to prevent hair loss and stimulate hair growth.

It is also used to treat problems such as dandruff and seborrhea.

• Liver problems: The plant is used to help treat liver diseases such as hepatitis and cirrhosis.

It has hepatoprotective and antioxidant properties.